Obituary

Joseph S. Hand of Florence passed away into God’s loving and eternal care on Wednesday April 3, 2019 at Samaritan Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mt Holly. He was 69.,
Born in Trenton and raised in Roebling , he lived in Florence most of his life. ...
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Joseph S. Hand of Florence passed away into God’s loving and eternal care on Wednesday April 3, 2019 at Samaritan Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mt Holly. He was 69.,
Born in Trenton and raised in Roebling , he lived in Florence most of his life. Joe was an employee of the U.S.. Department of Commerce , working as a computer specialist operator at Princeton University from 1970 until 2012. He was a member of the Mount Moriah Lodge #28 F& AM ,of Bordentown and a member of Sts. Stephen and Barnabas Episcopal Church of Florence where he was a member of the Vestry .Joe also served as an auxiliary police officer for the Florence Township Police Department from 1973 until 1985. He was a car buff and like racing and go carts. He enjoyed membership in the Bed Bugs of Roebling and the Rolling Oldies Car Club .
Predeceased by his parent Joseph A. and Mary (Janus) Hand and his brother, Kenny Hand, he is survived by his loving wife Barbara (Gravener) Hand :3 sons. Joseph(wife, Megumi), Jason Hand and Jonathan Hand(wife Stephanie) and grandchildren , Joey and Meghan whom he loved so much and his grand puppy Gunnar. He was also the brother -in -law of Arthur Dean Gravener(Joyce) and Robert Gravener(Eloise) and also leaves behind nieces ,nephews and treasured friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Saturday April 6, 2019 , from 8 until 11:00 Am at the Dennison Funeral Home 214 W. Front St , Florence , thence to Sts. Stephen and Barnabas Episcopal Church 35 W Second Street Florence for Burial Office and Requiem services. Officiating will be Rev. Cannon Linda Moeller, rector. Interment will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery Florence. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the church at the address above or to Samaritan Hospice , 5 Eves Drive (Suite 300),Marlton NJ 08053. To offer condolence to the family please visit www.dennison.com

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Apr 05, 2019
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Barbara, I am so sorry to hear about Joe. He was such a nice guy. I remember spending time at his parents' house on 6th Avenue, as his dad and mine were very good friends. My deepest sympathy to you and your sons and their families.
Susan Hegyi

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